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Inside the RFA standoff and why it impacts nearly every NHL...
Paywall. Athletic looks at the number of key RFA players still unsigned about a month out from training camp.
Why? Part of it is the never ending saga of players wanting huge contracts and teams with limited budgets. Sometimes it might be how a contract is set up (signing bonuses "up front" and big % might be doable for cash generating team like TML vs budget conscious team). There also seem to be a few "key" players that other teams/players are waiting to sign to set the market.
And more pressure next off season.
Paywall. Athletic looks at the number of key RFA players still unsigned about a month out from training camp.
“Have you ever seen anything like this?” Asked one general manager on Wednesday.
“I hate the waiting game,” said another GM. “It shouldn’t take that long.”
“It’s weird, yes,” said a veteran agent. “There’s more at stake every year because of the salary cap issues. It’s catching up with people signing players long term in this round of the CBA. The cycle is catching up with teams. And the thing is, it’s going to get worse next year.”
Why? Part of it is the never ending saga of players wanting huge contracts and teams with limited budgets. Sometimes it might be how a contract is set up (signing bonuses "up front" and big % might be doable for cash generating team like TML vs budget conscious team). There also seem to be a few "key" players that other teams/players are waiting to sign to set the market.
And more pressure next off season.